Rain Delays but Saskatchewan Seeding Still Near Three-Quarters Done

Despite rain delays in some areas, overall Saskatchewan seeding still managed to progress well this past week

Global Grains Output Pegged at New High; Ending Stocks Still Tight

The International Grains Council has raised its 2025-26 global grains production estimate to a new high, although ending stocks are still expected to remain relatively tight.

Ag Canada Hikes Canola Export Forecast; Feed, Waste and Dockage Goes Negative

Agriculture Canada has officially recognized the 2025-26 canola balance sheet just isn’t going to work out.

Manitoba Seeding Passes Halfway Mark

Map: Heavy Rain for Parts of Western Canada

Some areas still need more, but rain over the past week or so has provided a major boost in soil moisture for parts of Western Canada

Chicago Close: Wheat Rises on Downgrade in US Condition Rating

Wheat futures climbed on Tuesday, rallying off a surprise decline in the condition of the US winter wheat crop. Corn and soybeans also finished with advances.

Headline Inflation Cools in April, but Core Measures Higher

The Canadian inflation rate cooled considerably in April, mainly driven by lower gasoline prices amid the federal government’s removal of the carbon tax.

Winter Wheat Condition Slips for First Time Since April; Spring Wheat Planting 82% Done

The condition of the US winter wheat crop took an unexpected step back this past week.

ICE Close: Canola Rebounds as Bargain Buying Supports

Canola futures rebounded on Friday after a sell-off in Chicago soybeans and soybean oil a day earlier led to sharp losses.

Chicago Close: Soybeans Stabilize after Sharp Losses

Soybean futures stabilized on Friday following steep losses a day earlier, while both corn and wheat closed weaker.

Alberta Seeding Almost Half Done

Warm, dry weather allowed Alberta seeding to advance to near half complete this past week, well ahead of the typical pace.

Corn Planting Near Complete in Parts of Ontario

Fieldwork has progressed rapidly in Ontario over the past several days, with some producers already nearing the finish line on corn.

ICE Close: Canola Down Hard with Sharp Soybean, Soyoil Losses

Sharp declines in Chicago soybean and soybean oil futures sent canola futures to heavy losses on Thursday.